Sunday, August 12, 2012


Great Morning!

Well for those of you who pray, you know that one of the best times to pray is in the morning; preferably before the sun rises. I have my devotion time (time with God alone) almost every morning. Most of the time, I read and then pray about everything that concerns me. This morning was different. My mind was filled with questions, questions that most of us are afraid to ask. I approach God in a very practical way; it’s what makes my relationship with Him unique; not better than yours, just different. I have leaned to forego all the emotion and just approach Him like I would my father. I could talk to my dad about anything; I miss him greatly. Ok, so back to my morning. As I sat on my bed thinking about all my issues I realized that I had more questions than requests. It’s not that I did not have need; I just had a hard time verbalizing it. So I started journaling all of my questions and pouring out all my fears, my what if’s, my how my gonna’s and all the things I think about but don’t talk about. Something profound happened. I experienced a great peace about all my worries and stressors. You see, God wants me in a state of need; need for His presence in my life. So here’s the kicker- my circumstance have not changed but my perspective was completely transformed as I was reminded again that God wants me to be dependent on Him.

Lesson- for those of you who have a hard time connecting with God start asking Him about all the issues of your life. Forgo answers for the moment and focus on connection and relationship with Him. Seek Him first and all the undone issues of your life will be resolved.  

Chemo on Tuesday so please pray!

1 comment:

  1. Greg, You really hit it here. This I believe is the heart of the issue for us all. The way I see it is Scripture says "we were created for His good pleasure" - "His good pleasure begins and ends with our relationship with Him - Our relationship is all about our need and His ability to fulfill those needs - When (not if) we forget how much we need Him, He has His way of reminding us that we just can't do life on our own/without Him - Those "reminders"/trials are therefore not God's curse, but His blessing on those He loves, that we might be brought back into close relationship with Him. Trials may seem to suck at the time, buy ultimately they are for our own good...for God's good pleasure...and eventually for ours as well!

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